Dental Assistant Pinellas - Humanitary Medical Center Inc - Pinellas Park, FL

Permanent Dentist Job

Pinellas Park, FL

Job Description

Job Summary

HMC dental assistants play a crucial role in providing quality care to patients. Assists healthcare professionals and provides patient education. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in medical terminology are essential for success in this role.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive.

Prepares patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Selects and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Manages infection control - prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment
Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Provides oral hygiene care instructions
Educates patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health
Performs various office tasks as necessary
Helps the office and Dentist with daily operations as needed
Keeps the dental room clean and well-stocked
Knowledge of Scheduling appointments
Maintains accurate patient records
Takes and develops dental x-rays
Performs basic dental procedures
Maintains accurate patient records
Other duties as assigned

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Our associates may be required to perform other related duties as necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate in Spanish and English
Current CPR certification
Proven experience as a Dental Assistant or similar role
Knowledge of patient assessment techniques and dental procedures
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and maintaining patient confidentiality
Proficiency in dental practice management software
Dental Assistant Certification
A high level of professionalism
Graduated of an approved dental assisting program with expanded duty functions
Ability to be multitask and prioritize
Previous experience with elderly care helpful
Must have patience to deal and work with elderly and/or patients with disabilities
Ability to handle patients' requests, concerns and complaints
Work well under stressful conditions and treat patients with respect and dignity
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Understanding of patients' rights and responsibilities
Able to write, read and speak clearly
Capable to demonstrate empathy
Capable of managing difficult or emotional customer situations by responding promptly to members needs and requests
Must exhibit good active listening and comprehension skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Location

In person

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Able to stand, sit or walk as needed
Able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; and taste or smell
Able to kneel, crouch or stoop if necessary
Able to lift up-to 10 pounds, bend, often move objects and assist patients to move
Work in a well-lighted, clean environment
Fast Paced environment
Able to be as quick as the dentist, anticipating their needs during exams and different procedures to keep procedures running smoothly

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

Humanitary Medical Center Inc reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description, as it desires. The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this

job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Humanitary Medical Center Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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